HU ZHANG MEXICAN BAMBOO

HU-ZHANG, MEXICAN BAMBOO (Fallopia japonica (Houtt.) Ronse Decr.) +++

Synonym:
- Polygonum cuspidatum Siebold & Zucc., Reynoutria japonica Houtt.

Activities (Hu-Zhang) :
- Antiaggregant (1; LAF); Antialzheimeran (1; COX; FNF); Antiarthritic (1; COX; FNF); Antibacterial (1; LAF); Anticancer (1; COX; FNF); Antihistaminic (1; LAF); Antiinflammatory (1; COX; FNF); Antioxidant (1; COX; LAF); Antitussive (1; LAF); Antiviral (1; LAF); COX-2 Inhibitor (1; COX; FNF); Diuretic (1; DAA; FNF); Emmenagogue (1; DAA; FNF); Gonadotropic (1; DAA); Glutathionigenic (1; COX; FNF); Hepatoprotective (1; LAF); Hypotensive (1; LAF); Hypotriglyceridemic (1; LAF); Lipolytic (1; LAF); PTK-Inhibitor (1; LAF); Stomachic (f; DAA); Vasodilator (1; LAF).

Indications (Hu-Zhang) :
- Abscess (1; DAA; FNF); Alzheimers (1; COX; FNF); Amenorrhea (f; DAA; LAF); Appendicitis (1; DAA; LAF); Arthrosis (1; COX; FNF); Athletes Foot (f; LAF); Bacteria (1; LAF); Boil (1; DAA; FNF); Bronchosis (1; LAF); Bruise (1; DAA; FNF); Burn (f; DAA; LAF); Cancer (1; COX; FNF); Congestion (f; DAA); Cough (f; LAF); Coxsackie (1; LAF); Cramp (f; DAA); Dermatosis (f; LAF); Dysmenorrhea (1; DAA; FNF); Edema (1; COX; DAA); Favus (f; LAF); Fever (1; COX; DAA; FNF); Flu (1; LAF); Gonorrhea (f; LAF); Gout (f; DAA); Hepatosis (1; DAA; LAF); Herpes (1; LAF); High Blood Pressure (1; LAF); Hyperlipemia (f; LAF); Infection (f; LAF); Inflammation (1; COX; FNF); Jaundice (1; DAA; LAF; FNF); Leukocytopenia (f; LAF); Lymphadenosis (1; COX; DAA; FNF); Pain (1; COX; LAF); Pleurisy (1; DAA; FNF); Snakebite (1; DAA; FNF); Sore (f; LAF); Virus (1; LAF); Water Retention (1; DAA; FNF).

Dosages (Hu-Zhang) :
- Having eaten the young shoots, which I consider food farmacy, and would not hesitate myself to take this at levels suggested for Fo Ti: 4 - 5( - 16) g dry root or 8 - 16 ( - 40 ml fluid extract).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Hu-Zhang) :
- Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). As the best source of resveratrol, a COX-2 inhibitor, this herb shares many of the activities of the so-called miracle aspirin. See also Fo-Ti, which shares many chemicals with Hu-Zhang.